Groping Suspect Still At Large After Attacks

A man who police say groped women on the Silver Lake Reservoir path is still unidentified, and Los Angeles detectives are asking additional victims to come forward. (cbsnews.com) The Los Angeles Police Department said two reported sexual batteries happened weeks apart: one on March 25, 2026, at about 8:45 p.m. and another on April 18, 2026, at about 5 p.m. In both cases, the victims said a man came up from behind while they were exercising and grabbed their breast area before running off. (abc7.com) Police said the reported victims were ages 25 and 33. The suspect was described by LAPD as a man with a large build, and CBS Los Angeles reported police said he may be Hispanic or Asian. (cbsnews.com) By April 22, at least three women had come forward publicly, according to NBC Los Angeles, including a woman who said she was attacked around 8 p.m. on April 13. That account surfaced as neighbors posted warning signs around the reservoir and women began sharing reports on social media. (nbclosangeles.com) The reservoir loop is one of Silver Lake’s busiest running and walking routes, and residents told local television stations they had shifted to better-lit sections or stopped going alone after dark. ABC7 reported neighbors were reading warning signs near the path as LAPD investigated. (abc7.com) LAPD said Northeast Division increased uniformed patrols and foot patrols around the reservoir after the reports. Capt. Mike Bland told NBC Los Angeles the department was using patrol officers and senior lead officers to keep a visible presence through different shifts. (nbclosangeles.com) Detectives are asking anyone who believes they were targeted, or anyone with information about the suspect, to contact Sexual Assault Detective Supervisor Michelle Gomez at 323-561-3272. Anonymous tips can be sent through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (nbclosangeles.com)